We are proud to feature Catherine Vincent as our alcohol ink artist and ambassador for the month of May. Get inspired by her beautiful textural style and gorgeous night sky landscapes! 1) What kind of alcohol ink artist are you? How did you get started? Tell us a little about you. I have always had a creative spirit, life can get busy, there was a need to heal and grow so I chose myself and made a return to my art world in 2018. My first medium was alcohol ink. I started experimenting, taking a few online workshops and through process and error I finally found my own style. I take my i ..read more

  1) What kind of alcohol ink artist are you? How did you get started? Tell us a little about you. I’m an alcohol ink artist living in LA . I love the push and pull finding the pictures in the clouds. I got started in 2018 after taking a 20 year pause from art. Inks seemed to be a calming meditative way to create without the pressure of needing to be "right." 2) What would you say are your specialties as an alcohol ink artist? What sets you apart? I specialize in portraits and animals and portraits, I'm a figurative painter that adores abstraction. I think what sets me apart from a lot ..read more

Julie Olson is one of the forerunners of bringing alcohol ink art to the mainstream. We are thrilled to highlight her work and hear from her in this interview: 1) What kind of alcohol ink artist are you? How did you get started? Tell us a little about you. I started my art journey as a kid, then I took a slight detour into graphic design and got a BFA from ASU. After college, I moved to Washington DC. I eventually became art director at USDA in Washington DC, working mostly on nutrition programs and SNAP (food stamps) campaigns. I switched gears and got a masters degree in landscape design ..read more

1) What kind of alcohol ink artist are you? How did you get started? Tell us a little about you. I discovered alcohol inks back in 2017, four years after graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Art degree, and fell completely in love with creating with them! I had never heard about alcohol ink in college, so I purchased all the supplies needed and just kept playing and experimenting! I create mainly abstract work, and sometimes incorporate acrylic inks, and resin topcoats into my work as well. Tide Pools - 20"x26" 2) What would you say are your specialties as an alcohol ink artist? What sets you ..read more

We are so excited to showcase a wonderful artist who has made a name by just being typically awesome and supportive in the alcohol ink community, Tina Irvine. Let's hear from her: What kind of alcohol ink artist are you? How did you get started? Tell us a little about you. Instagram was my source of inspiration for beginning my journey with alcohol ink. I had already hopped on the fluid art train with acrylic pouring, and I was having a lot of fun with it. Once I saw the vibrant colours and beautiful gold metallic accents on Instagram, though, I needed to try it! I’ve been creating alcohol in ..read more

Green, the color of nature and tranquility, holds a special place in our hearts. It represents growth, harmony, and a sense of balance. T-Rex Inks understands the importance of these tones in artistic creations and offers a stunning collection of green alcohol inks. In this blog post, we'll introduce you to all eight of T-Rex Inks' captivating green alcohol inks: Irish Moss, Jurassic Green, Lemongrass, Olive Grove, Kelp Forest, Seaglass, Firefly, and Laser Green. Each of these inks possesses its own unique characteristics, inviting artists to explore the vast possibilities of the color green ..read more

When it comes to alcohol inks, there is no shortage of vibrant colors to choose from. One particular color family that has gained immense popularity is pink. It’s our best seller, hands down. From bold and bright shades to soft and delicate hues, pink alcohol inks offer a wide range of possibilities for artists and crafters alike. In this blog post, we'll introduce you to all four of T-Rex Inks' stunning pink alcohol inks: Dragonfruit Pink, Snapdragon Pink, Coral Blush, and Prism Pink. Artist: @ambachthaus Each of these inks possesses its own unique characteristics, making them a must-have ..read more

To do this tutorial you will need: Inks: INFINITY TEAL ink from the T-Rex Inks 12 Pack Shimmer Set  Stardust Clear Blender (Included in Shimmer Set or bigger bottle) Other: Heat Gun / Hair Dryer Alcohol Ink Paper Isopropyl Alcohol Paintbrush Proper Ventilation & PPE   The beauty of our alcohol inks is that in working with just one color, you can unleash a spectrum of undertones, bringing out hues you never knew were there. Our teals are like that: INFINITY TEAL, ISLAND TEAL, TIDAL TEAL all offer tones that dip beneath the surface of the readily apparent and offer a mystical ..read more

We are very excited to bring attention to a new artist & educator every month. Each Artist we highlight also teaches their craft in some way so we can all benefit from it. This month we interview Olivia Joy. You may have seen her vibrant exciting work on Instagram. Here we delve into what drives this artist and how we can learn from her. 1) What kind of alcohol ink artist are you? How did you get started? Tell us a little about you. I started working with alcohol ink about 5 years ago after seeing it used by other artists on Instagram. I graduated from college/art school and wanted to pai ..read more

We are very excited to bring attention to a new artist every month. Each Artist we highlight also teaches their craft in some way so we can all benefit from it. This month we interviewed Kimberly Deene. Let's dive in! 1) What kind of alcohol ink artist are you? I started painting with alcohol ink in 2016, just before leaving a 30-year career in the insurance industry. From the very first moment I was completely entranced by this medium, which is like no other in its flow and organic nature. The inks are very fluid and I love to embrace that quality and move them with gravity and air, as oppos ..read more